Finding the Third Proportional to 719,684 and 1,539,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 719,684 and 1,539,013 is: 3,291,112.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
719,684 : 1,539,013 = 1,539,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
719,684/1,539,013 = 1,539,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
719,684x = 1,539,013 × 1,539,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
719,684x = 2,368,561,014,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,368,561,014,169/719,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,291,112.51
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